Operating Department Assistant

Choose how often (in days) you want to receive a notification: Mediclinic Medforum | Sunnyside, Pretoria | South Africa Closing date: 11/06/2024 Number of positions: 1 Recruiter name: Mokgadi Florah Hlungwani Reference number: 51186 Workplace Type: On-sitePermanent Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo function as a scrub practitioner, circulator and anaesthetic assistant under indirect supervision of a professional nurse. To provide assistance in the recovery room under the direct supervision of a professional nurse.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASContinuously deliver safe quality patient care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in accordance with the set theatre standardsEnsure effective peri-operative preparation for an allocated theatre listAdhere to infection prevention and control principles in order to mitigate clinical risksEnsure optimal utilization of equipment and pharmaceutical stock to minimize financial risksREQUIRED EDUCATION ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:  Operating Department Assistance Diploma DESIRED EDUCATION:  None REQUIRED EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:  None DESIRED EXPERIENCE:  NoneREQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGETheatre environment and operationsInfection prevention and controlAll applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements. Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile Become a part of our Talent Community and we will get in touch with you as soon as there is a relevant opening that fits your skills, interests and experience.#J-18808-Ljbffr